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Clarion, the specialist in car audio and electronics, has become an official Peugeot partner for the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). This partnership is the latest of many formed by the two brands to date. Six years after last sponsoring Peugeot UK and underlining its significant, long-standing supplier relationship, Clarion has again joined forces with Peugeot UK in its bid to win the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC). Peugeot has an illustrious history in rallying and has enjoyed great success in the IRC, claiming drivers' and manufacturers' titles three years running since joining the series at the outset.This year's punishing 12-round tarmac and gravel rally series visits seven countries between January to November, and the Peugeot brand is represented by a series of national teams running the spectacular Peugeot 207 S2000, developed by Peugeot Sport in France.The Peugeot UK team is headed by new British driver/co-driver pairing of Guy Wilks from Durham and co-driver Phil Pugh, from mid-Wales. With a third and fifth place under their belt from the first two rounds, at the time of writing the team are eagerly awaiting the next outing in Corsica, the Tour de Corse - traditionally known as the 'Rally of 10,000 Corners' due to its high frequency of turns - on May 12/14.The Peugeot 207 S2000 Evolution in which the team is contesting the series, is the latest offering from Peugeot, the most successful manufacturer in the IRC with 20 wins to its credit.The 207 S2000 is a standard production Peugeot 207 at heart, but performance is transformed by just a few 'adaptations'…including
4-wheel drive, a 2.0 litre power plant developing 300bhp, fed through a 6-speed sequential gearbox to deliver electrifying performance.If you are interested in following the fortunes of the team, visit
http://www.peugeot.co.uk/about-peugeot/sport/irc-rally-home/Clarion's rally history with PeugeotSince 1996, Clarion was a major sponsor of the immensely successful Peugeot Sport World Rally Championship team spanning eight years, which won the series outright in 2000, 2001 and 2002. Underlining their achievement, Peugeot was never lower than 4th in the Championship rankings between 2000 and 2006, before moving to the IRC at the inception the following year. Initially, Clarion supported the 306 Maxi in the French Rally Championship before progressing to the immensely successful Peugeot 206 WRC, and maintained its support of the Peugeot 307CC in WRC colours through to 2005.Commenting on Clarion GB's sponsorship of the Peugeot UK IRC team, Michelle Doolan, Semi-OEM Sales Manager said: "We are delighted to renew our long and highly successful motorsport sponsorship relationship with the Peugeot team, and specifically Peugeot UK, with whom we enjoy a mutually-beneficial business relationship in the supply of Clarion audio and multimedia products. We wish the team continuing success in their bid to win the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge".
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2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Front Differential Mount Fix
Independently Independent WK
We're fairly certain that when Chrysler's engineering team axed the WJ's traditional solid front axle in favor of a completely independent arrangement in the '05 Grand WK, what they didn't anticipate was the front end becoming completely independent. See, we've recently added an '05 Grand Cherokee Limited to the fleet -- and unbeknownst to us upon purchase -- its front differential had been working diligently towards parting ways with its host Jeep. Its means of escape? Three steel-sleeved rubber bushings serve as the sole connection points between differential and subframe, and the majority of them were screaming uncle after eight years of arm wrestling with the Hemi under the hood.
We're not entirely sure why the resulting clunking and intermittent driveline vibrations went completely unnoticed during our initial test drive -- but if they had -- Jeep-buying protocol usually dictates that completely roached wear items be put to good use as leverage against seller's asking price. Oh well. Used is used after all, and we're guessing that the lifespan of these bushings was immediately expedited under our ownership thanks to gratuitous, teenager-like use of the go-pedal. We weren't entirely to blame, however. A cursory Interweb search told us we weren't alone, and that premature differential-mount failure (our Jeep has less than 90K on the clock) was pretty common in both WKs and the Commander XKs that share the same platform.
Since there seemed to be no shortage of questions online revolving around a solid plan of attack for those replacing these bushings at home, we're gonna give you a play-by-play here. We'll show you how we tackled the job and hopefully make it suck a little less for you. Since our local parts store didn't show a listing, we sourced new OEM-bushings from our local Jeep dealership to the tune of about 200 bucks. Two out of the three bushings are pressed into large, cast-in eyelets -- one above the differential pinion (the most haggard of the bunch) and the other above the output for the right-hand CV shaft. Of course, the only one out of the bunch that was bolt in and easily replaced -- the front-support bushing -- was the only one that was A-OK. Who's to say how long that one would last, though, so we replaced it for good measure. We tackled this job with the benefit of a vehicle lift and our friends at Importech in Conway, New Hampshire, to help document the story, but if you have a basic tool-set and a decent idea of how to employ it, you'll have success at home with a floor jack and a pair of strategically placed jack stands.
The clunking sound that originally indicated that a problem needed fixin' was most noticeable when shifting from Park to Reverse or Reverse to Drive. A glance underneath -- with a buddy depressing the brake and rowing the gears -- made for a quick diagnosis. Whenever the torque load changed directions, the differential ends of the CV shafts would jump vertically over an inch in either direction.
With both knuckles and strut assemblies still attached to the lower control arms, we pulled the top of the knuckles out and away from the vehicle enough so the CV shafts would pull free from the housing. Now you're ready to unbolt the driveshaft from the differential, yank the vent tube, undo the electrical connection up top, and zip-out the bolts that run through the three mount bushings (arrows).
After popping the front wheels off and setting them aside, we gained access to the front driveline by removing the large skidplate bolted to the subframe. You need to fully remove the rear two bolts, but just loosen the front two enough to slide the skidplate forward in its slotted channels and let the washers pass through the holes.
You can see where the rubber of the pinion support bushing tore and began parting ways with the steel shell. With a long punch through the center sleeve for leverage, we could tweak the sleeve side-to-side to the point where it contacted the outer steel shell of the bushing. Not good. If we're able to manipulate the bushing this much with a punch, you can imagine the hurtin' that 375 lb-ft of engine torque put on it.
There's no need to completely disassemble your front suspension, unbolt the axles from the unitbearings, or touch the brake hardware to tackle this job. By simply unbolting the upper control arms and outer tie-rod ends from the knuckles and the sway bar end links, we freed things up enough to pop the CV shafts out of the differential.
The quickest and most effective means of relieving your differential of its spent bushings is with an air hammer wearing a chisel bit. We used the air hammer to bend the lip of the steel shell inward towards the center of the bushing and then pushed the entire bushing out towards the non-lip side. One bushing is pressed into a more-damage-prone aluminum housing, so be sure to take your Machine Gun Kelly hat off when you blast that one out.
It took about five minutes per bushing to jackhammer them free of the differential -- definitely not pretty, but effective. The same goal can be accomplished with a hammer, chisel, and sizeable steel-punch, but you'll probably wish that you had borrowed your buddy's air hammer when through. The front support bushing (not pictured) simply unbolts from its cast-in mount on the finned front differential cover.
Since we didn't have any luck tracking down bushings at any of the local parts stores, and there didn't seem to be anything available as an aftermarket upgrade, we were stuck sourcing O.E.M. bushings from the local Jeep dealership. The two pressed-in bushings are designed to flex in a certain direction and need to be installed in the same orientation as the ones that came out -- with the flat of the center sleeve facing up.
Your best plan of attack for installing the new pressed-in bushings requires a ball joint press. If you don't have one, most parts stores rent them, or you can opt for an el-cheapo Harbor Freight unit that we've actually had pretty good luck with. Once all the bushings are in, you're ready to hoist the differential back into place and button everything up the same way it was unbuttoned.


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(BPT) – Baby boomer couples that have been married 25 years or more are divorcing at record rates, according to a recent study by the National Center for Family and Marriage Research at Bowling Green University in Ohio. While overall divorce rates peaked in the 1980s at around 50 percent, divorce among baby boomer couples 50 years or older has doubled over the last 20 years. In 1990, the study noted, 1 in 10 people who divorced were 50 years or older. Today, that figure is 1 in 4. And, if you've been married previously, the likelihood that your second or third marriage will end in divorce is 2.5 times greater than first-time marriages.
"Because of several high-profile splits of baby boomer couples in the news recently, most people would assume that infidelity is the leading cause of divorce among older Americans," says Don Cosley, a divorce attorney with the Cosley Law Office in Chicago. "The reality is that lack of communication is often the deal breaker. Empty nesters wake up one day and realize they have nothing in common with their spouse. That's because they haven't kept up the communication in their marriages."
Unlike a younger couple that divorces, when a couple that has been married for a long time breaks up, the impact can be dramatic for the couple and those around them, notes Cosley. The division of assets, health care issues, handling long-time friendships with other couples, and sharing the holidays with adult children are just some of the issues that come up in the dissolution of a long-time marriage.
If you're over 50 and considering filing for divorce, or if you're in the middle of a divorce, here are some tips from FindLaw.com, the nation's leading website for free legal information:
* Prepare financially: Legal fees alone can range from several hundred dollars to tens of thousands, depending upon how long you've been married, child custody and the size of the estate that needs to be divided. The cost alone of establishing a new household can double expenses overnight. If you foresee divorce in your future, it's important to save to prepare for a new transition. Women should especially be concerned. According to the National Center of Health Statistics, it's not uncommon for women to experience a 45 percent post-divorce drop in their standard of living.
* Seek professional help: Couples divorcing may just want to rip off the bandage and sever all ties as quickly as possible. However, immediately cashing out stock and bond investments, IRA accounts and selling your home or vacation property can cost both parties thousands in capital gains taxes. Consider consulting a certified divorce financial analyst to assist you in making wise decisions in separating assets, in conjunction with your divorce attorney.
* Retirement and Social Security: Couples that are retired and living off retirement assets face other complexities. A Qualified Domestic Relations Order, which is a separate court order determining the division of retirement assets, may be required. Older couples also need to face questions about survivor benefits if the other spouse dies. They should review special rules regarding Social Security benefits, such as entitlement to survivor benefits for couples that have been married for more than 10 years and are older than 62.
* Be cautious with social media: According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 81 percent of U.S. divorce attorneys say they've seen a dramatic rise in the number of divorce cases involving social media such as Facebook and Twitter. Family law attorneys warn baby boomers that some of these websites can be potential problem spots. Posts on social media sites are frequently being entered into evidence in divorce cases to document infidelities or spousal neglect.
* Consider your pets: You may think of your pets as if they were your own children, but the courts look at a pet as property. Because pet custody cases have increased dramatically over the past several years, divorce attorneys say if you want to avoid a judge making a decision about who gets the pet, it's best if the couple decides between themselves. Consider ownership, visitation rights and how veterinary bills will get divided. Otherwise, judges are most likely to award pets to the spouse who gets primary custody of the children.
* Health care insurance: One of the most complex aspects of divorce among older couples is health care insurance. In cases where one spouse is dependent on the other for health care insurance, some couples separate but do not go through with divorce because of the enormous costs of insurance, especially if one of the partners is suffering from a health issue such as Alzheimer's or Parkinson's diseases. Many insurance companies have strict rules related to divorce, so check your policies and consult an attorney.
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to the folks that requested the playlist here ya go. think im missing a few tracks here and there. doin the scratch-sir white and his sounds scratch that itch- elliot shavers n his blazers be bop wino- lamplighters damp rag-stomp gordon mule milk-big jay mcneely i must be dreamin-coasters pipe dreams-jimmy beck n orch. there goes that train-genies right now-isley brothers steam rollerby max - Playlists
thanks for playing that eddie hazel. it was perfect timing. i wanted to play it on monday but played "i want you (she's so heavy)" instead.by max - Playlists
Here are the mix CD premiums offered this year for Max Payola's Royola Rock N' Rolla Monday Showola, Mondays 4:30-6:00pm. $25 Donation 2010 CD Mixes 2010 Unsung Motown [ a year by year look at forgotten motown b-sides, a-sides, and never issued-sides, neglected gems that need to be heard, 1 disc] 2010 Payola Rolla [30 or so examples of the finest rock n roll found in 20by max - RADIOTHON 2009
so that's 2 people. is october 10th good? at wcsb? or will it be too cold? It'll be a car boot sale, like in england.by max - Anything Goes
I don't know why the post above doesn't just say the admission charge is $3 without flyer or $2.50 with flyer? and by "great" it must be because there are only 2 record shows in cleveland and the other one totally sucks. This reminds me, I've been meaning to see if anyone wants to do a WCSB record swap in the Cole center parking lot on a sunday or something. Mayby max - Anything Goes
thanks listening and requesting, callin anytimeby max - Music
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songs/artists She Loves To Dance- The Flairs 1955 Getting' Hip- Otis Redding 1961 Nothing But Good- Hank Ballard & The Midnighters Money- The Kingsmen Hey Hey Little Girl- Jumpin' Gene Simmons Baby Blue- Four Of Us 1966 Santa Fe Girls- Lonnie Shelton Go On And Cry- The Mynah Byrds Stand Tall- The O'Jays (Tell Me) Why Do You Have To Lie?- The Right Kind Thisby max - Playlists
songs & artists S and J- Abe Moore & Orch. 1956 My Love- Betty Everett 1957 You'll Be Mine- Howlin' Wolf 1961 V-8 Baby- Tommy Brown 1951 My Love Will Never Die- Otis Rush & His Band 1956 Summertime- Lynn Hope 1955 Dear Mr. Jock- The Mello-Kings 1960 I Waited Too Long- Eskew Reeder Jr. Take The Key And Open Up My Heart- Richard Berry & The Pharoahs 1956 Downby max - Playlists
songs & artists Blue Creek Hop- Rene Hall Sextette 1949 They Say You Never Can Miss- Don "Sugarcane" Harris 1960 My baby left town- Jackie Brenston & His Delta Cats 1953 Christina- Wynonie Harris 1954 I May Never Get To Heaven- Wanda Jackson 1956 Gotta A Lot Of Livin' To Do- Elvis Presley Nothing Down (99 Years To Pay)- Jean Dee 1961 Long Blond Hair, Rose Red Lipby max - Playlists
mostly motown for memorial day songs & artists Land Of 1,000 Dances- Cannibal & The Headhunters Midnight Luvin'- The Executive Force 1980 This Ole Heart {Instr]- Back Lash 1980 Warning- Pat Lewis Put Your Mind At Ease- Bobby Stringer This Ole Heart {Voc]- Back Lash Pig Knuckles- Morrocco Muzik Makers 1963 You've Got To Change- Singin' Sammy Ward 1964 Candyby max - Playlists
yeah, its on wcsb, I'm pretty sure I heard it on thursdays 9-11pm?by max - The Station
i'll try harder next week. songs & artists Hot Rod Special- Lee Allen 1958 Steal Away- Jimmy Hughes Peaches & Cream- Larry Williams I'll Be The Bee- Ruth & Al 1957 Goin' Home- Fats Domino 1952 Here Comes The Night Part 1- Jimmy Norman Wild Cherry- Leroy Washington 1958 This Should Go On Forever- Guitar Gable & King Karl 1957 Honey Hush- Joe Turnerby max - Playlists
songs & artists The Hammer- Red Prysock & His House Rockers 1952 Yeah, Yeah Baby- Louis Jordan & The Tympany Five 1954 Uh Oh Treat Me Right- The Senders Gone Ape Man- Lew Williams 1956 Do Do Do- Commonwealth Jones 1961 Fallin'- Wanda Jackson 1961 Hang On- Link Wray & His Wraymen Big 10 Inch- Bull Moose Jackson (REQUEST) Butterball- Johnny Otis Sea Cruise- Fby max - Playlists
song artists Chained- Paul Petersen Brink Of Disaster- Lesley Gore 1967 Have Mercy Baby- Billy Ward & His Dominoes 1952 I,I, I Love You- The Clovers 1957 Pride & Joy- Marvin Gaye 1963 Kana Kapila- The Continental Cousins Chicksville USA- Jimmy Gray 1960 Gonna Back Up Baby- Gene Vincent & His Blue Caps Rock Around With Ollie Vee- Buddy Holly Tallahassee Lasby max - Playlists
This show moved from Thursday 3-5pm to Monday 4:30-6pm. Song Title Artist Chicken Little- Pico Pete Follow The Leader- Wiley Terry Clothes Line (Wrap It Up)- Boogaloo & The Galant Crew I'm Wandering - Jackie Wilson Phone Call -Billy Fury Quien Puso El Bomp? - Los Teen Tops Chicken Backs- The Carpets Lover Boy- The Cleftones Do The Dances- Phil Flowers &by max - Playlists
I recently bought a vinyl collection but as part of the deal I had to take the 12" singles. I don't know what to do with them so for $100 you get 500 or so records. I figured someone at the radio station may be interested in them. All the records are 12" singles (remixes, extended versions, limited editions, white label dj, etc.) The earliest record I found in the first crate was frby max - Anything Goes
Pee wee (Call of the gators) (Willis Jackson) I can't hear a word you say (Ruth Brown) W-O-M-A-N (Etta James) Sax shack boogie (Amos Milburn) Hard times (Big Mama Thornton) Any day now (Sam Cooke) Please, please, please (James Brown & His Famous Flames) I love my baby (Little Richard) My brand of loving (Annisteen Allen) L&N special (Christine Kittrell)by max - Playlists
Since someone asked, here is my playlist. If you need more info on a song (like where to get it) let me know. What'd I say (Ray Charles & Orch.) Live recording from Europe I can't rock and roll to save my soul (Pearl Bailey) You're the one that I need (Bobby Bland) I love you, I love you so-o-o (Hank Ballard & The Midnighters) I'll keep running back (Bobby max - Playlists
thanks for posting it and giving another year in review, it wasn't up when I checked. In this a-go-go age, I figured if it wasn't done within seconds of your show ending, it'd be lost in hell. and thanks to a savefile.com pop-up ad I've now been informed that i'm undateable. may your fill-ins be many, well documented and posted on your blogspot.by max - Playlists
will it be available for download on your blogspot?by max - Playlists
you should have taken credit for it...by max - Playlists
Song Title (Artist) -getting high in the morning (ariel pink's haunted graffiti) -strawberry letter 23 (shuggie otis) -mess with time (built to spill) -reverberation (13th elevators) -things that go bump in the night (roky erickson) -7 days of cryin (the cavaliers) -she was mine (the beaux jens) -college psychology on love (church mice) -track #3 untitled (joe meek) -primitive (tby max - Playlists
In regards to placement of Program Guides for distribution, I'm not sure if WCSB is aware that we can have our Summer 2007 Guides placed at all the libraries within Cuyahoga County Branch because we are a non-profit organization. To do this, WCSB would need to contact the Marketing Director, Madeline Brookshire at 216-749-9496 and drop off the Program Guides at 2111 Snow Road, Parma. Froby max - The Station
thanks but i talked with matt c. before seeing this and he said he'd fill in for me. if he cant you're next on the list.by max - The Station
hi felipe and the stationaires, i need a fill-in for Max Payola's Royola Rock and Rolla Thursday Showola for this coming Thursday June 14th from the hours of 3-5pm because i will be out of town. thanks, greg d.by max - The Station
it's a shame that i never had a chance to try the arch deluxe with my newly acquired grown-up taste.by max - Anything Goes
the WCSB staff should play against the team from a rival college station (such as WJCU) in a softball game for charity and/or bragging rights. just like WKRP in Cincinnati, Episode #25.by max - Events
here's my gospels/eastermentals/etc, -Viola James & Congregation "Is there anybody here that loves my Jesus?" Sounds of the South (Disc 1) -Denise Gardner, Mattie Gardner & Fred McDowell "I Wished I Was In Heaven" Southern Journey, Vol. 6: Sheep, Sheep Dont'cha Know The Road -Rev. Robert Wilkins "What Do You Think About Jesus?" The 1968 Mby max - Playlists


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Red velvet is today's culinary "it" girl. There are dozens of dedicated Pinterest boards, devoted red velvet enthusiasts, and concoctions of all forms. I think red velvet, the old Southern favorite, is at top of its bell curve. If you aren't a fan, you may be rolling your eyes at every pancake recipe or cake pop. But, if you are like me, you are relishing in the light of its fame. I'm no fair-weather fan – I pledged my love years ago and I will be faithful when red velvet tips over the top of this roller coaster and lands on the "out" lists.
I used to recognize Valentine's Day as the commercial holiday it is. As a kid, I enjoyed candy hearts as much as the next sugar fiend but as I matured, I never required my love interests to make a big deal of the holiday. However, 16 years ago, I met my husband on Valentine's Day and the day took on a more real meaning.
Fourteen years later, our second daughter (lovingly known as Baby Whipped) was born on Valentine's Day. This year, as she approaches her second birthday, I've got the Valentine's fever. Hearts, candies, gifts, special dinners, sappy sentiments… BRING it on. My heart is bursting.
This year, we decided to try a new red velvet recipe. These sandwich cookies were chosen in part so I could employ my favorite Linzer cookie cutter. The method of spreading out the batter is a little fussy. But, we loved the flavor of the cookies and the consistency. For almost a week, they lived on our counter in an air tight container and stayed soft.
Red velvet sandwich cookies
From Krissy's Creations recipe
1 cup all purpose flour
2 tablespoon cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
3 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon red food coloring
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2-inch round cookie cutter
For the cream filling:
1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter
2 cups confectioners sugar
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and milk and beat until incorporated. Mix in the red food coloring. Combine the vinegar and baking soda in a small bowl, and then mix into the batter.
Transfer the batter to a sheet pan lined with a silicone mat or parchment paper. Using an offset spatula spread the batter until it reaches the edges of the pan and has evened out. Bake the large cookie until it has set, about 12-14 minutes. The edges make be crunchy but the center will spring back to your touch. Remove from the oven and let cool until its warm.
While the cookie is cooling, make the cream filling. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the shortening and butter. Add the confectioners sugar and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in the vanilla.
Transfer the filling to a piping bag filled with a large round tip.
When the cookie is just slightly warm, carefully transfer the large cookie to a clean surface. Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter cut out the cookies leaving as little scraps as possible. Place the cookies in pairs, side-by-side. Pipe small rounds of cream filling on one cookie of each pair, top with the other cookie. Serve and enjoy!
These cookies last up to six days in a sealed container.


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New Catering Menu launched by Campus Center & Event Services
CC&ES is pleased to release our new Flavours Catering Menu to the Ithaca College community. The menu features a wide range of fresh and exciting options for the budget minded event planner. A brand new option to the campus is our Community Catering Drop & Go Service. Breakfast, lunch and dinner options are all available for under $8.00 per person. We'll bring the food to your event in disposable containers and let you get down to business.
Download a copy of your menu today or call CC&ES for more information.
Ithaca College has a contract with Sodexo Campus Services to provide all food service on campus. Use of Ithaca College funds for catering on college property must be processed through the Campus Center and Event Services Office and Dining Services.
Top 5 Green Meeting Tips to incorporate into your next event
April 22 is EARTH DAY and in recognition of that, the Campus Center & Event Services Office would like to share with you 5 easy GREEN MEETING tips that you can incorporate into your next event:
Make the entire online registration process paperless
Online registration software completely eliminates the need to produce paper event marketing materials or registration forms. Gas guzzling shipping and waiting times are things of the past when you have dynamic, custom designed registration websites that are available 24/7/365.
Encourage reusable water containers
You can keep tons of individual water bottles from crowding up landfills and even save on the energy that would be used to recycle them by encouraging reusable water containers. Give attendees an eco-friendly drinking container or logo mug at registration that can be refilled at water stations located throughout your event.
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Classroom Reservation Process During the Add/Drop Period - Notice from the Registrar & Campus Center & Event Services
The start of each semester is a busy time for many departments and clubs that want to reserve classrooms or other academic spaces for various non-academic activities. There can be some confusion concerning the process for reserving classrooms for these activities leading up to and during the add/drop period each semester. In order to make the process smoother for this upcoming semester, as well as future semesters, here are guidelines for reserving classrooms during the add/drop period.
Flexibility is required during the add/drop period to assign different classrooms for classes that need to be moved for any number of reasons. During this period the Office of the Registrar will only process classroom requests for activities that have an academic focus. All other classroom requests should be directed to the Campus Center and Event Services Office (CC&ES).
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Remember that guy in college who told you to get naked because everyone was doing it? Well, he may have been ahead of his time. Whether it's for art, health, relaxation, or spiritual awakening, a whole world of travel is opening up to the idea of an NC-17 holiday. But remove your mind from the gutter—this isn't about sex. This nudity is about art! About freedom of expression! About refocusing your third eye! And when that all fails, it's also about checking out the hotties in the thermal baths in Iceland. In other words, those in the know are also those in the buff. Read on to find the best places to take it all off, from Nevada's desert of hot bodies to Japan's nude theme park.
For a complete slideshow of the Best Places to Get Naked, click here.
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1. Spaworld, Japan
Naked truth: Volcanically active Japan has thousands of natural hot springs traditionally enjoyed au naturel. One Osaka onsen has taken that concept to the extreme, creating an over-the-top, around-the-naked-world-in-eight-floors theme park. The complex is divided into themes by country—Finland, Greece, Spain, France, Ancient Rome, and so on. You'll soak amid a replica of the Trevi Fountain, in a hammam-meets-Disney stone bath, and over an Atlantis-themed tank full of tropical fish. Naturally, all baths and body soaks are done in the nude, but—bummer alert—men and women are confined to separate floors. On the bright side, you're given pj's to wear when you walk around the common areas—pink for girls, blue for boys.
Bodies of evidence: Despite its name, SpaWorld is favored by locals—and it's popular. Expect to be hanging with lots and lots of naked Japanese people.
Best reason to bring a towel: The ones they supply are meant for locals. Hearty Americans may find the in-house towels only cover one cheek.
Don't forget your: Japanese-English dictionary. This will be especially useful for translating the following: "Pardon me. I'm straight, but may I join your all-male naked pool party?"
2. Turkish Baths, Budapest
Bodies of evidence: We're not going to lie to you: The Rudas Baths won't be pretty. Think burly men toughened by an Iron Curtain past who sound like Borat—all naked as the day is long. Király, on the other hand, gets the young-and-pretty types.
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Best reason to bring a towel: To cover your eyes. We're not kidding about the Borats.
Don't forget your: Dry clothes. If you're there anytime but summer, you'll be in for a chilly shock once you leave. Be sure to bundle up.
3. Loveparade, Germany
Naked truth: "First and foremost the Loveparade stands for peaceful togetherness," reads its Web site. "The most important values for us include love, mutual respect, tolerance, and community." In other words, naked, mutual naked, naked, and naked. The annual dance-music megaparty has been held in Germany every summer since 1989 and okay, not everyone is naked—some people wear body paint. But exhibitionist types are out in full force, dancing their way through the parade to all-night after-parties in clubs and warehouses. The location changes from year to year, heading to Bochum, in the Ruhr Valley, for 2009.
Bodies of evidence: The Loveparade makes Mardi Gras look like the Republican National Convention. There's an awful lot of body paint, piercings, and tattoos on a wide array of bodies—plump, skinny, gay, straight, and everything in between.
Best reason to bring a towel: You'll need somewhere to nap between the parades and all-night raves.
Don't forget your: Brotherly love. You'll be cheek by jowl (not to mention other body parts) with your fellow lovers, and you didn't come here to stand in the corner by yourself.
4. Burning Man, Nevada
Naked truth: Some would argue that it was the Silicon Valley crowdthat put Burning Man on the map—because it was a way to see their colleagues naked. (And yes, we realize that "colleagues" and "naked" never belong in the same sentence.) However, the idea took off, and the annual weeklong art festival in northern Nevada's Black Rock Desert has become a must for those who like to party in the nude. The point, though maddeningly vague, is self-expression and self-reliance with a heavy emphasis on artwork and revelry (that's your clue right there). After days of fiery displays, the event culminates in setting aflame a giant structure shaped like a man, proving the age-old adage that some bodies are just too hot to handle.
Bodies of evidence: You name it. Last year almost 50,000 people came to Burning Man—each in various stages of dress, undress, and conflagration.
Best reason to bring a towel: You're in the desert and it's hot. Take off your clothes and throw the towel over your head for mobile shade.
Don't forget your: ATM card. Once all that self-reliance has melted away, you might notice you're not that far from Vegas.
5. Bay to Breakers, San Francisco
Naked truth: A 12K race through downtown San Francisco toward the ocean, Bay to Breakers has been held every May since 1912. This being Haight-Ashbury country, Bay to Breakers is part race, part gay pride event, part naked-from-the-Nikes-up parade. Though there are a handful of serious athletes in attendance, the Boston Marathon it is not.
Bodies of evidence: Technically, clothing is required and alcohol is forbidden, and there are many law-abiding Californians who are there to beat their personal record. But then again, many other participants take this opportunity to strip down and throw inflatable sex toys around their necks.
Best reason to bring a towel: The run will take you through the swankier section of town. If you lose your nerve, you can always pull over, wrap yourself in the towel, and pretend you got locked out of your spa appointment at the W.
Don't forget your:Your race number. Seriously. We don't care if you are wearing a fuchsia afro and nothing else, rules are rules.
6. Blue Lagoon, Iceland
Naked truth: This is nakedness, jet set style. The Blue Lagoon is your typical luxe destination spa—massages, healthy food, steam rooms, saunas, high-design guest rooms, its own product line—but with an only-in-Iceland twist. It was built on the country's famous hot springs, which, judging by the other participants, are best enjoyed sans clothing.
Bodies of evidence: Among others, svelte Swedes named Sven. It's a collection of attractive Nordic people with blond hair and no tan lines.
Best reason to bring a towel: There's actually a practical application, for once—you need to dry off after your dip in the geothermal pools. The temperature of the pools varies, but expect a chilly awakening when you get out.
Don't forget your: Hydrogen peroxide. Go ahead and be blond for the week. You may be naked but you don't want to stand out.
7. Hadaka Matsuri, Japan
Naked truth:Japan dedicates an entire annual festival to the glory of nakedness. Oddly, this event takes place in wintertime. No matter, the annual Hadaka Matsuri, or "naked man" festivals, draw massive crowds throughout the country. Though the specifics vary by event and venue, the general idea is for lots of Japanese men and boys in nothing but loincloths to run to a shrine where they receive a water purification cleansing. Tip: The full monty is frowned upon—a thousand men in glorified thongs is one thing, but this is an age-old rite of passage.
Bodies of evidence: Imagine running with the bulls. Now instead of bulls, there are a thousand Japanese men dressed as sumo wrestlers. And instead of fear of being gored, there's the fear of not tying that T-shape cloth properly.
Best reason to bring a towel: To wipe your feet. Slipping on all that poured water is a real concern, and you don't have a whole lot of cushioning for your fall.
Don't forget your: Gore-Tex. Once all the fun is over, you'll remember this is still Japan in January, and hypothermia—and shrinkage—will be a cruel reality.
8. No Pants Day, New York City
Naked truth: Imagine it's the first Friday in May, and you're in New York. You're taking the 2 train to Times Square, minding your own business when you look up and—ka-pow!—half the subway car has dropped trou. Actually they boarded the train that way—fully dressed from the underwear up and ankles down. But there's no need to flag down a cop. The harmless truth is that No Pants Day was started by an improv troupe to provide some comic relief to bored commuters (check out their Web site for hilarious videos). It has since spread to other cities—from Boise, Idaho, to Adelaide, Australia—and other bored commuters.
Bodies of evidence: What New Yorker hasn't passed a long train ride checking out foxy fellow commuters? No Pants can be a (day)dream come true, when that buttoned-up businesswoman or that hot hipster across from you promptly disrobes. But there are all walks of (pantsless) life here, so generally it's more of a laugh than an aphrodisiac.
Best reason to bring a towel: Remember, this takes place on the New York City Transit system. The towel is for anything you plan on touching with any part of your body. In fact, it's not a bad idea to bring one with you on a fully clothed subway ride.
Don't forget your: Metrocard. Nothing will take the fun out of the day like having to jump the turnstile with no pants on. The cop in the station won't think it's so amusing either.
9. World Naked Bike Ride
Naked truth: Ostensibly, the World Naked Bike Ride was started in 2004 as a demonstration against pollution and oil dependency. Over the years, it's taken on different forms in different countries at different times but the general theme is the same: Participants are encouraged to strip down and go out for a bike ride. But the bicycle part is somewhat misleading—skateboards and in-line skates are welcome as well. Dates are listed online, but if they don't fit into your schedule, you can start your own.
Bodies of evidence: It's hard to tell what you're looking at with all that colorful body paint, but that man dressed like a cop is not a YMCA imposter. He's actually a cop, and depending where this bike ride is taking place, he's either directing traffic or about to issue a citation.
Best reason to bring a towel: For padding—ouch—on the narrow—ouch—and bumpy—ouch—bike seat.
Don't forget your: Mirrored sunglasses—they're as close to inconspicuous as you can get on a naked bike ride.
10. Spencer Tunick
Naked truth: Want to be immortalized and scratch that exhibitionist itch at the same time? Sign up to be in one of Spencer Tunick's famous photos. The artist made a name for himself for his compositions of thousands of artfully arranged naked people, like the photo at right, taken in the Rubens Hall of the Museum Kunst Palast in Düsseldorf, Germany. Tunick, who is originally from New York and has been documenting naked people since 1986, has famously disobeyed civil order with pictures of 18,000 nudies in Mexico City, not to mention New York, Vienna, Rome, London, Montreal, and dozens of other places where people tend to wear clothes. Tunick works solely with volunteers—you can sign up on his Web site to be notified next time he shoots in your neck of the woods. Just think—you too can be someone's screen saver.
Bodies of evidence: You name it—young, old, black, white, male, female, fat, thin—art brings all types.
Best reason to bring a towel: Only if you have second thoughts. But, then again, if you have second thoughts, your brow's not high enough to be here. Also, might want to have a pen handy so he can sign a print for you—his work commands a pretty penny at auction.
Don't forget your: Maturity. This isn't about seeing other people's private parts, it's about Art. Now grow up. (And bring a camera—hell, if Tunick is taking pictures of it all, why shouldn't you?)
11. Blacks Beach, San Diego
Naked truth: For every shoreline, there is a nude beach hiding somewhere on it. Of course, Brazil, France, and Greece get all the attention, but for our money, Blacks Beach in La Jolla, San Diego, is just as gorgeous, just as nude, and much closer to home. Blacks embodies everything that made Southern California a pop song in the first place—volleyball, barbecues, lab puppies frolicking in the surf, and a slew of bathing suit–less sunbathers who come with the let-it-all-hang-ten attitude that we love about California in the first place.
Bodies of evidence: This is the part of the world where "Baywatch" was filmed, but no, we can't pretend that it's all Pamela Andersons and David Hasselhoffs (thank goodness). You know the people you normally see at the beach in Southern California? Now picture them with no clothes.
Best reason to bring a towel: You're on the beach, duh.
Don't forget your: Sunscreen. You'll be exposing bits and pieces that have never seen the sun.


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Generally speaking, an average person is definitely afraid of a living in a haunted place. Who wouldn't be? It is definitely scary to see doors or cabinets opening or closing by themselves, or showers opening on its own, or toilets flushing on its own. Furthermore, you wouldn't want lights turning on and off by themselves, or worst, you hearing moaning, crying, or laughing. To top it off, most us won't be able to bear to see spirits or hungry ghosts. I think it would be such a frightful experience to wake up and see a lady or a being at the foot of your bed staring at you. These are quite frightening experiences.
However, what is even more frightening if we come across with a sinister insidious spirit. And what's even scarier is that this is more common that most people realize.
My Guru Lama and I are currently in the process of helping a guy get rid of an insidious sinister spirit, not only in his house but also in his village. This is perhaps one of the scariest incidents brought to my attention. However, since this is still a 'work in progress' I will not tell you about it now.
But as I said this more common that we realized and today allow me to share with you the story of Camala.
Camala is a 34 – years – old housewife with three children. Two boys who are twins and who at the time when this happened was 13 years – old and a daughter who when this happened was only 10 – years – old. Camala is married to David who at the time that this happened was 40 – years – old. He is 6 years older than Camala.
Camala and David used to live with David's parents, until one time, Camala's cousin to sell their house. When Camala found out about this, she was naturally interested to get it since she and David was already planning to get their own house and they have already saved enough money to get their own house. The fact that her cousin's place was near David's parent house and her parent's house and the school of her children was a bonus because he still want to be near both their parent's (Camala's parent and David's parents) not only because they can help look after their children, but also because both she and David can also look after their parents.
There is only one problem. Camala's mother opposes the idea of Camala and David buying the house of Camala's cousin from her father side. The mother believes that it is not a good house because she believes that it was a problematic house because when Camala's aunt and uncle moved into that house, they separated, the kids (Camala's cousins) started fighting with each other. In the end, one of them died of a drug overdose, one went to jail because of homicide, and the two remaining one are not talking to each other because of a fight about inheritance. Note that all these happened gradually in the span of several years.
However, Camala is not superstitious and doesn't believe in bad luck. And so she bought the house and invited a famous commercial Feng Shui expert to Feng Shui their house to appease her mother, and she literally followed everything the Feng Shui suggested. And so soon her whole family moved into the house. David's mother also requested their long time house help to move and serve Camala's family so Camala will not have a hard time. Everything is, as Camala and David want it to be.
Soon, even Camala's mother started to believe that there is nothing to her initial fears that the house is bad luck, because everything seems to be fine. The gradually, the twins start to fight a lot, with their younger sister taking the side of one of the twin. They attributed this to the fact that they're growing children.
Then the house help who have been serving David's family for a long time started to show an aggression towards the Camala's family. She ended up stealing some of Camala's money and jewelries and ran away. She has been serving David's family for more than 15 years! This naturally came as a total surprise to their family and as a great shock. More than that they were really emotionally hurt for they treated her as a member of the family. In fact, Camala's children call her Lola (Grandma).
Then Camala started becoming paranoid, this was all gradual and didn't happen overnight. She started accusing all the other house help of stealing things and poisoning her family. Then Camala and her mother – in – law who usually goes to their house to help oversee the kids had a big fight! They never had a fight in all the years they were leaving together!
Camala's husband started to stay out late, and there are times that he would even go out of town with his friends on weekend while he used to love to stay at home with his family. At one point he said that it seems like the people in the house doesn't like him, and that he feels unwelcome in his own home. Naturally this took a strain in their relationship not only as the husband of Camala, but also as the father of their kids.
The breaking point is when the twins had a big fight, and then in the course of the fight, which became physical they accidentally pushed the youngest down the stairs. She had to be hospitalized for a few days.
This is when Camala's mother decided to get in touch with me thinking that the Feng Shui of the house is wrong. She said she is a regular reader of my blog.
And so after about a month of coordinating I finally got to see Camala's place. There was some Feng Shui blunders but nothing that would explain the intensity of the things that they are experiencing. Looking at their Bazi Chart / Paht Chee Chart also shows no significant reason as to why they are experiencing what they are going through.
However, what I noticed is that while I was there, although I'm not psychic there is different sensation. A sadness, disturbed feeling that I can't describe. I knew then that this is the case that I should bring to the attention of my Guru Lama.
Without taking the history of the house, my Guru Lama said that the house is haunted by negative entities that manifest their hauntings in a more sinister and insidious way. The people of that house won't see the spirits or feel them in a way one normally feels the spirits, but instead they have a way of affecting in a negative way the mental and physical health of a person. They become negative people and they have negative personalities!
So how do we exorcise or deal with this kind of haunting? How do we get rid of the spirits?
Guru Lama clarified that the curing will not be easy, but he suggested a Vajrapani Ruel(1), a Surangama Mantra Amulet(1) and Traditional Sutra Amulet(1), plus a special amulet to be placed in the house. At that time the Traditional Sutra Amulet(2) was not yet readily available and so Guru Lama had to specially source a copy for Camala.
That was in 2014. Now Camala and David are back to their good life, maybe even better, before they experience the different kind of haunting, a sinister and insidious type of haunting.
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The 5G network on the KTH campus will serve as a platform for innovation and research within vital areas such as autonomous transportation, Internet of Things (IoT), smart buildings and city infrastructure, industry automation and remote VR.
The project is an important step toward launching early commercial 5G services in Sweden and demonstrates Telia and Ericsson's commitment to drive innovation that will accelerate the digitalization of industries and society at large.
KTH has grown to become one of Europe's leading technological universities and a center for talent and innovation. The university is Sweden's largest technical research institution and home to national strategic research within E-science and IT and mobile communication.
The network's fast connectivity and low latency will attract partners, start-ups and tech-scientists interested in testing and developing new services and business models using Telia and Ericsson's 5G platform.
This is the first 5G network on air in Sweden based on 3GPP standards and using commercial 5G products from Ericsson.
In June 2018, Telia, Ericsson and the KTH Royal Institute of Technology announced their partnership to boost the development of 5G in Sweden. The expansion of 5G will drive the entire digitalization of society through IoT and applications such as smart manufacturing and connected vehicles.


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BENEFITING: God's Love We Deliver
ORGANIZER: Unsil
EVENT: Race to Deliver
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The 24th Annual Race to Deliver
Sunday, November 19, 2017
8:30am Adult Race ● 10:00 am Kids' races
Central Park, New York City
The Story
The Race to Deliver is one of the largest annual fundraisers for God's Love We Deliver. It is a 4 mile run/walk in Central Park, followed by multiple-distance Kids' Races. The race is a symbol of our daily race to ensure that no person ever has to face the unthinkable combination of illness and hunger. To date, nearly 138,000 caring New Yorkers have participated with 6,000 more anticipated this year.
God's Love is the New York metropolitan area's leading provider of life-sustaining meals and nutrition counseling for people living with severe illnesses. All of the agency's services are provided free of charge, and in its history of more than 32 years, God's Love We Deliver has never had a waiting list. This year God's Love will deliver 1.7 million nutritious, individually tailored meals to clients, their children and their senior caregivers. Help us continue our mission and raise 40,000 meals. $10 = one meal
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In one popular Makati restaurant, the story goes, the staff will serve their rich, delectable ramen only if they still have the soup stock that goes with it. Once they've ran out of their soup stock (which could happen late in the evening), they won't serve ramen to any customer. Not even, it has been rumored, if the customer is a political bigwig.
While that may sound petulant, it's understandable, considering the time and effort that go into the making of the soup base for ramen. It takes hours of patient, slow simmering to make a good ramen soup base, and the above-mentioned restaurant probably doesn't want to serve its ramen without the substantial, flavorful broth it is known for.
At a cooking class held recently at The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center, chef Seiji Kamura demonstrated the complexities of making ramen soup base. A longtime resident of the Philippines, Kamura attended the Tokyo Cooking Academy and trained in Lyons, France.
Aside from being a culinary consultant and chef-demonstrator, he has written two popular cookbooks: "Japanese Cookbook for Filipinos" and "Secrets of Japanese Cooking."
It takes three hours to simmer the stock for ramen soup, we learned from Kamura that day. Factor in the hours spent shopping for and preparing the ingredients and you'll have practically a whole day's work.
And that's just for the soup base. You'll also need to prepare the other ingredients needed for the soup, such as the noodles, the shoyu or miso base and the toppings.
No wonder there's been such a craze in Manila for this much-loved Japanese noodle dish. If it takes that much time and effort to make good ramen stock, we're probably all better off ordering ramen in a restaurant, where a well-trained kitchen staff has already done the job of extracting the rich flavors from the pork and chicken bones and all the attendant ingredients.
Still, for those who are feeling adventurous, here's Kamura's recipe for the ramen soup base. It's the foundation for making the two kinds of ramen: shoyu and miso.
As with my other DIY recipes, I've kitchen-tested this—and it's probably one of the most challenging recipes I've tried. Note that this is just the soup base. Although already flavorful as it is, you'll need to add other ingredients to make either the shoyu or miso ramen.
Next week, DIY will feature the recipe for the shoyu ramen, using this basic soup base. Meantime, you can have a foretaste of this delightful, full-bodied soup base by using it to prepare any ramen or noodle soup. Just season the soup base to taste with soy sauce and dish it out in a bowl of cooked noodles, then add your choice of toppings (eggs, vegetables, etc).
The Maya Kitchen Culinary Center is at 8/F, Liberty Bldg., 835 A. Arnaiz Ave., Makati City; tel. 8921185, 8925011 local 108, 0947-8352290. For more information on other courses, visit www.themayakitchen.com or e-mail contactus @themayakitchen.com.
Ramen Soup Base
- 1 ½ k pork bones (the leg part), cut into large pieces
- 1 ½ k rib bones, cut into large pieces
- ½ k chicken bones, cleaned
- Water, for the first boiling
- 20 c (5,000 ml) water, for simmering (see tips)
- 100 g sliced ginger
- 2 white onions, quartered
- 3 stems onion leeks
- 1 carrot, thinly sliced
- 50 g kombu (dried Japanese seaweed)
- 150 g garlic, crushed
Put all the pork, rib and chicken bones into a large cooking pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a fast boil, then discard all the water.
Add the 20 cups of water plus all the other ingredients to the bones in the pot. Bring to a rolling boil, removing all the scum that rise to the surface.
Lower heat to a simmer and continue cooking for three hours. Put a strainer over a large pot and strain the resulting liquid (discard the solids).
This is the basic ramen soup base. You can use this to make miso ramen and shoyu ramen. If needed, strain the liquid again, using a very fine sieve to make sure there are no bits of pork or chicken bone in the liquid.
You can also use this as soup base for any ramen noodles you might have in your kitchen. Just ladle about 1 cup soup base into a bowl. Season to taste with soy sauce. Add some cooked ramen noodles and toppings such as eggs, vegetables and cooked sliced pork, beef or chicken. Store any remaining soup base for later use in the refrigerator or freezer (see cook's tips).
(Next week on DIY: How to prepare the shoyu base, shoyu ramen and the chashu topping.)
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Cook's tips:
Kamura recommends using bottled water for simmering the soup bones since tap water sometimes has an aftertaste.
Kombu (dried Japanese seaweed) is available in Japanese groceries such as those in Cartimar Market, located on Taft Avenue, Pasay City.
If not using the stock immediately, store it in the refrigerator and use within a few days. For longer storage, keep the stock in a tightly covered container in the freezer. Thaw well before using.


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Jacqueline Novogratz founded and leads the Acumen Fund, which approaches nonprofit work--in this case, global humanitarian aid--with bottom-up, business tactics. I want you to watch this video from the TED conference paying particular attention to the story she tells at the beginning about her blue sweater. It's a compelling opening, just the kind of start you should plan for your next speech. Why?
- She paints a visual picture of it with words. I can see that sweater without any pictures, slides or drawings.
- She shares her feelings, moving us with quick but powerful descriptions of how she loved, then loathed the sweater as a child and a young woman. Her voice adds emotional emphasis just where she needs it, and she takes the time to talk about ceremoniously throwing it away with her mother. A touch of humor helps, too, as she looks back on her younger self.
- She connects it with a moment of inspiration. Persuasion is the secret sauce of eloquent speakers, a factor that's included in nearly every definition of eloquence. We need to know--particularly if you represent a cause--what motivates you to work on that issue or with those people, why you do it, where you get your inspiration. The moment she found her sweater in Africa years later provides that in this speech.
- She connects it to the present and her work. All the emotion and persuasion in this speech opener has a purpose. It's not just there to warm hearts, but to introduce the meat of this talk. Bringing the audience quickly through her story and telling us how it informs her work today brings us to the real point of her talk--something you, too, should plan into your presentations.
Planning a strong, personal opening like this one makes an enormous difference in securing your audience's attention from the start. Whether you speak on behalf of a cause or just want to share your passion about your work, this is a great video to learn from. As with all the TED conference talks, you can go to this link for the video, an interactive transcript, downloads and more.


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text: Step into the Dungeons of Dredmor and embrace your destiny. Face monsters the likes of which the world has never seen – the terrifying Swarmies, the undulating Thrusties, and the menacing Brax the Salesdemon. Find treasures like gold, magical weapons and armour, and lutefisk. Worship at the alter of Inconsequentia, the Goddess of Pointless Sidequests. Discover the power that can be had by wielding a bizarre armament of devastating weaponry such as the Interdimensional Axe, the Plastic Ring, and the Invisible Shield (if you can remember where you left it). Wield shoes decorated by the Dwarven Glittersmiths, all of whom have now committed suicide because of their shame, and embrace the joys of destroying giant moustache-wielding brick demons with a mace decorated with tawdry, delicious bacon. While you're at it, be prepared to die. A lot. In hideous, screaming pain that makes you throw your keyboard out the window.


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BOSTON, June 17 (UPI) -- Convicted Boston mob hit man John Martorano called accused mob bosses James "Whitey" Bulger and Stephen Flemmi his "partners in crime" during testimony Monday.
Martorano told jurors he'd admitted to killing 20 people in Massachusetts, Florida and Oklahoma on behalf of Bulger and his top lieutenant Flemmi, a/k/a "The Rifleman."
Martorano was sentenced to 14 years in prison as part of a plea deal in exchange for his cooperation against Bulger and Flemmi but Martorano served just 12 years for his crimes, he told jurors Monday.
The Boston Globe said Martorano described Bulger and Flemmi as "my partners in crime, my best friends, my children's godfathers."
Bulger faces a 32 count federal racketeering indictment filed in 1997 though Bulger avoided being taken into custody for years.
Martorano said he was shocked to learn Bulger and Flemmi had been working as informants for the FBI, providing information on a number of criminal underworld elements. They were "handled" by FBI agent John Connolly, who tipped off Bulger to ongoing investigations in exchange for information on his dealings with other mobsters.
Martorano said he's testifying against Bulger because his cooperation with the FBI broke the trust they shared while running the Winter Hill gang.
The whole plot was immortalized in Martin Scorcese's mafia flick, "The Departed."
Martorano is serving as the prosecution's star witness, recounting numerous killings and other crimes he, Bulger and Flemmi committed together from the late 1960s to 2000. His testimony is expected to resume in federal court Tuesday.


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USPS asks us to inform the designated operators of UPU member countries that Hurricane Harvey, a major Category 4 storm, hit southeast Texas on Saturday, 26 August 2017. High damaging and life-threatening winds with destructive hurricane conditions impacted the entire area. Over 800 Houston-area flight cancellations and delays, road closures, and severe weather have affected transport, processing and inbound and outbound delivery operations in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and surrounding areas. More than 300,000 residents are without power.
USPS thanks all designated operators for their understanding and will provide updates when available.


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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at email@example.com.
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- Reverse Fountain Cytoplasmic Streaming in Rhizopus Oryzae
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Stream processing has emerged as an important model of computation especially in the context of multimedia and communication sub-systems of embedded System-on-Chip (SoC) architectures. The dataflow nature of streaming applications allows them to be most naturally expressed as a set of kernels iteratively operating on continuous streams of data. The kernels are computationally intensive and are mainly characterized by real-time constraints that demand high throughput and data bandwidth with limited global data reuse. Conventional architectures fail to meet these demands due to their poorly matched execution models and the overheads associated with instruction and data movements. This work presents StreamWorks, …
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text: finally got a working front break (thanks Hun!) - and I am good to go again... The weekend started out with making Vegan Bavarian Potato Salad - which is an oxymoron by itself - and all I needed to do is deliver it to some camp-side in the Pisgah Nat. forest. Picked a nice route with a mix of twistiest and gravel.... Downtown Marshall Sandy Mush :eek1 looking towards Willow Creak top of Willow Creek Went up 276 to the Parkway, but I didn't take any pics (didn't want the pirates I left behind to catch up with me again ) somewhere around 475B "look mom - no hands" 3 hrs later, I made it! Life is good Dean picked the perfect camp-side and after a few adult beverages, very interesting conversations, all of us ended up skinny-dipping at the waterfall. If you look closely you actually see the waterfall in the background. What a great night and company!!!! Happy Birthday Julia!!!!


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Davis Elementary Spring Session II (April)
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Session Summary5 Cooking Classes
4:10pm - 5:10pm MDT
Class Dates: April 25, 2019, May 2, 2019, May 9, 2019, May 16, 2019, May 23, 2019
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After School Cooking Classes at Davis Elementary, Spring 2019 Session II
5 Cooking Classes | Thursdays 3:10-4:10 p.m.
Beginning April 25th, ending May 23rd
Open to students in K-5th grade
Sticky Fingers Cooking Presents our After-School Cooking Classes
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Let your child release their inner chef! Students will prepare and eat healthy, internationally inspired recipes all while learning to cook in a fun, engaging, hands-on and real-world way! Our professional chef instructors will reinforce kitchen skills associated with our weekly recipes and emphasize each area of cooking: From discovering new cooking techniques, using the freshest ingredients, learning fun nutrition facts (even a few bad food jokes!) as we practice proper measurements, while using a wide array of cooking utensils all while preparing incredible culinary creations together.
Your kids will have a blast each and every week discovering how easy and fun it is to cook tasty, healthy, American classics and globally-inspired Sticky Fingers Cooking recipes! We provide all of the tools, ingredients and instruction needed to cook up a fun, delicious and healthy after-school hardy snack each week. Our online recipe collection is included as well for loads of future family cooking fun at home! www.stickyfingerscooking.com/recipes
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Recipes for 2019 SPRING Semester Class Sessions
New Year Cosmic Cinnamon Roll Swirl Moon Phase Pancakes + Asteroid Cinnamon Crunch + Milky Way Smoothies
Traditional Portuguese Potato "Caldo Verde" Soup + Crispy Kale Chips + Children's Sparkling Sangria
Swedish "Meat"balls on a Stick + Dairy(free) Creamy Gravy + Icy Polar Bear Mist
Quick Chinese"Gung Hay Fat Choy" New Year Potstickers + Sweet Five-Spice Dipping Sauce + Steamy Ginger Green Tea
Danish Apple "Æbleskiver" Popovers + Rich Apple Butter + "Æblegløgg" Mulled Apple Cider
"Bellisima" Basil Kid-made Gnocchi + Four-ingredient Tomato Sauce + Italian Vanilla Basil Sodas
Jumping-Jackfruit BBQ Sliders + Creamy Cool Coleslaw + Totally Tropical Jackfruit Smoothies
Fabulous Five Ingredient Filipino Tofu "Adobo" + Simple Steamed Rice + Tropical Fruit Flips
Springtime Carrot Cake Doughnut Holes + Creamy Cheesy Drizzle + "Cheesecakey Shakeys"
Toasted Portobello Reuben Sandwiches + Whipped 1,000 Isle Dip + Very Vanilla Shakes
Spring Vegetable Radical "Ratatouille" + Fresh French Bread Rolls + Fancy Lemon Sorbet
New Zealand Sweet Puffy "Pavlova" + Quick Kiwi Compote + Kai Kiwi Coolers
Corny Mac n' Cheese Cups + Crispy Cornbread "Streusel" Crust + Classic Lemonade
Mighty Mongolian "Tsagaan Budaa" Fried Rice + Cumin Frizzled Onions + Warm Mongolian Milk Tea
Crazy Cauliflower Middle Eastern "Schwarma" Wraps + Greenie Tahini Drizzle + Pita Triangles + Yummy Yogurt Shakes
Kitschy Kitchen Sink Pancakes + Fresh Whipped Chocolate Butter + Banana Chocolate Milk
High-Tea English "Crumpets" + Assorted Sweet & Savory Butters + Quick Fruit Jam + Proper Tea
Southern Creole Okra "Gumbo" + Slightly Spiced Rice + Apricot Cardamom Punch
Italian Spring Zucchini "Ribollita" Bread Soup + Rosemary Olive Oil Croutons + Orange Rosemary Spritzer
Really Rhubarb Cream Cheese Hand Pies + Sweet Orange Frosting + Mandarin Orange Fizz
Stuffed Puerto Rican Cornmeal "Sorullitos" Fritters + Avocado Cilantro Salsa + Iced Hibiscus Tea Splash
Thai Rainbow Rice Salad + Zesty Coconut Lime Dressing + Creamy Smooth "Coconutty" Shakes
Awesome Austrian Cheesy Two-minute "Spaetzle" + Caramelized Spring Vegetables + "Obi g'spritzt" Apple Sodas
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Anneliese Sabrowski doesn't believe she'll ever struggle for work.
The 26-year-old is bucking the trend in an industry which is not only lacking skilled workers, but female workers.
The engineering graduate was hired straight out of university on a joint, three-year rotational programme between Fulton Hogan, Manukau City Council and the GHD consulting company.
She was still able to complete her masters in civil engineering with Unitec which she finished last year.
Miss Sabrowski decided on the career path after attending a careers day at Unitec.
She was part of the university's recruitment campaign this year which used the phrase, "We make the people who make it'. It celebrates the work of skilled students who have helped in major Auckland building projects, such as the Auckland Art Gallery, the Newmarket Viaduct and the ASB North Wharf building.
One of Miss Sabrowski's first projects was helping to design a new entrance way into the Sylvia Park shopping centre.
"I love the variety and the fact that I get to spend a lot of time out and about, I'm not only in an office. My time is spent about 60-40 - being in an office versus getting to drive around and look at things and working with crews out on site."
The internship has led to a fulltime position and Miss Sabrowski now maintains Auckland's motorway network under the New Zealand Transport Agency. It involves inspections, graffiti removal, vegetation and signage.
"I think there's a lot of work out there and a big variety of work as well - that's the reason I chose what I'm doing. There's always another area you can go into. There's contracting, consulting or working for local authorities."
She said working in a male-dominated industry had not been a disadvantage.
"At uni, I was one of two girls for most of the papers and then when I started work, there was one older lady and another one a little bit older than me. But I enjoy it. The guys are really good, once they get to know you. When you're out in the rain and the mud, they're nice to you, they look out for you."


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Don't pine for Parkway
Poorly researched, "They said it it must be true," propaganda marred your [December 23] "Year in Review" article. You irresponsibly claimed that the majority of citizens favor the Meadowcreek Parkway and implied that we have been anxiously waiting for it for 26 years.
I assume that you based this claim on the poll paid for by Free Enterprise Forum, a.k.a. the Charlottesville Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Blue Ridge Home Builders Association, and the Charlottesville Area Association of Realtors.
Trusting this poll is like trusting research on global warming paid for by oil companies. The reason this road hasn't been built is that citizens don't want it. The last official count, at a VDOT hearing on March 16, 2004, found that more than two-thirds of citizens responding expressed complete opposition to the road.
More relevant than "Why hasn't the Parkway been built?" is "What's keeping this project alive?"
The answer is that local sprawl developers want their welfare and have been fighting for it– with Local Action for the Meadowcreek Parkway's campaign of misinformation, with the so-called "Opportunity for All" PAC in the 2000 city council race, and with this latest push poll. Business groups are expected to promote their interests.
How nice it would be to see the local media promoting the public's interest. Do most people realize that Charlottesville's own study found that the Parkway would increase traffic in 7 out of 13 street sections?
I 'd love to read an investigative report on the Parkway, complete with political intrigue, the money trail, and some hard-hitting questions.
Because, really, how is it that a road plan that will increase traffic in sections of the city, make Charlottesville into a shortcut, intersect our central park, facilitate sprawl in rural areas and ultimately increase traffic congestion for all, has survived for so long?
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"What does visual storytelling mean to you?" was a question in a poll from Duarte Design. I thought it was an excellent, very tough question.
Stories mean words.
Visual means no words.
I really believe the heart of storytelling is a human voice speaking words.
As much as I love movies and comics, the story is the part of the film you can describe to your friends: "This happened, then that guy did this, and it was so cool!" The visuals are all in the service of the story, but they themselves are not the story.
But words can be visually evocative; the late, great CBC radio host Peter Gzowski argued that radio can be very visual, for instance.
And great storytellers are usually very animated when they talk, gesturing and making expressions and acting out their stories.
"Visual storytelling" suggests a yin-yang dynamic. There's always a tension between the two, and yet each contains some of the other.
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The purpose of this videotape is to familiarize participants with the principles of pilot protection, the various schemes used and the different types of communication channels employed. After study of this course and the associated workbook, participant should be able to understand the following overall concepts and apply them to their day-to-day work activities. They will also be able to answer related test questions on these subjects: Pilot wire differential protection - 60 Hz signal, Twisted pair - solid conductors, Distance limitations, DC polar units, Effect of pilot wire open circuit or short circuit, Monitoring the pilot wire, Drainage reactors, Effect of ground potential rise, Neutralizing transformer, Communication channels, Power line carrier; on/off mode, PLC, frequency shift keying (FSK), Audio tones, Microwave, Fiber optics, Direct transfer tripping, Directional comparison under-reach, Directional comparison overreach, Phase comparison, Tripping, blocking, permissive commands.
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The client wanted an "ultra modern" typeface. The design brief said the finished product should be "futuristic without being gimmicky or ephemeral." The result was the Neo® Sans design. An "extended" typeface family, Neo Sans and Neo Tech were designed to encompass readability and have a futuristic demeanor.
Typeface designer, Sebastian Lester, began working the design when Monotype Imaging was approached by a large branding agency to develop a custom typeface for one of its clients. However, the agency ultimately changed its mind. "I was left with a sketchbook full of ideas and research and thought it would be a shame not to see what came of them," Lester said. Lester's initial research told him that the design foundation for an ultra modern typeface should have a simplicity of character structure: a monoline form, open character shapes and smooth curves. Lester decided that the best approach to ensure a futuristic design was to amplify these qualities. About a year after the initial conceptual work, two highly functional and versatile typefaces emerged. The Neo Sans of typefaces is designed to evoke a decidedly modern impression, while the Neo Tech family is slightly more minimalist and pushes the futuristic tone even further. Lester describes the designs as "legible without being neutral, nuanced without being fussy and expressive without being distracting." Monotype Imaging released the complete Neo suite of typefaces in 2004. The goal for Neo Sans was that it would become one of the "new classics" and an example of the adaptability and talent of the Monotype Imaging design team. The design has grown far beyond its original intent as a family to underpin a brand. Collectively, the Neo families are a broad and versatile suite of typefaces that have proved themselves as powerful tools in a variety of uses.
Monotype: Neo Sans
I Love Typography: An Interview With Seb Lester
Identifont: Neo Sans
Intel commissioned the creation of a custom Neo font, Neo Sans Intel, for its rebranding in 2005. The British Labour Party has also used the font in branding and advertising, as have Kia Motors, Virgin Trains and the UK ITV network. The sleek Neo design also appealed to the Valve Corp., which used the typeface for its 2010 Alien Swarm freeware game.
Neo Sans was selected as the official typeface for the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. The Vancouver Organizing Committee chose Neo Sans because of its timeless, modern quality. The committee's brand and creative services vice president, Ali Gardner, stated that Neo Sans was chosen "because it felt contemporary and would represent Canada as a modern, progressive country."
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By Ajai Shukla
Business Standard, 31st May 14
After the UPA tried unsuccessfully since 2010 to raise the 26 per cent cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) in defence production, a move that indigenous defence companies and former Defence Minister AK Antony resisted staunchly, the new government has initiated a fresh attempt along the same lines.
In 2010, the department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP) --- at the behest of Commerce Minister Anand Sharma --- had pushed to raise the FDI cap to 74 per cent. This time, under Nirmala Sitharaman, the DIPP has mooted three separate options in a cabinet note --- proposing 49%, 74% or 100% FDI.
Commerce ministry sources say that, given the new government's focus on promoting manufacture to generate employment, and with a new defence minister who is less protective of indigenous defence industry, the international defence industry's longstanding demand to lower entry barriers into India might well be granted.
Even so, there will be stout resistance from the department of defence production (DDP), and from an indigenous defence industry that worries that the unfettered entry of international vendors would wipe out fledgling Indian defence companies.
"Please name one country that allows foreign defence companies unfettered access to the market. America theoretically allows 100 per cent FDI, but its laws mandate that every single employee must be a US national and the company must operate exclusively on US soil. India hasn't the means to enforce such rules, and foreign companies will take full advantage," says the CEO of a major Indian private sector defence company.
So watertight are the US laws that the Tel Aviv based president & CEO of, say Israeli company Elbit is required to take Washington's permission before he can visit his own company facilities that operate in the US.
Furthermore, say defence industry CEOs, there is no evidence that increasing FDI provides any benefit to an industry. They cite the example of telecom, where permitting 100 per cent FDI has failed to galvanize the emergence of telecom manufacture. To this day, there is no significant Indian manufacturer of telecom equipment.
In 2001, the DIPP permitted private sector participation in the defence industry, vide Press Note No 4 of 2001, which notified several measures for liberalising the FDI regime of that period. Paragraph (iii) of that notification said, "The defence industry sector is opened up to 100% for Indian private sector participation with FDI permissible up to 26%, both subject to licensing."
A 26 per cent holding allows the foreign partner only a veto over major policy decisions. Were the FDI cap raised to 49 per cent, the foreign company would still not control the company or the board, but would be able to repatriate a higher share of the profit. A significant FDI limit rise would be if foreign companies were permitted 51 per cent or above. And were 100 per cent FDI permitted, foreign entities would be able to buy out Indian companies in full.
Defence ministry officials and major Indian defence industries want to retain the 26 per cent cap, since it allows the Indian partner to demand technology infusion from the foreign original equipment manufacturer (OEM).
Indian industry sources point out that, while India proposes to raise FDI caps, Germany has recently reduced its defence FDI cap from 26 per cent to 25 per cent in order to further curtail the rights and powers of the foreign partner.
Citing an agreement signed this week between Samsung, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T), officials say the Korean defence major would have probably chosen to go it alone, had 100 per cent FDI been allowed.
"Since L&T is the controlling partner, it will ensure that Samsung brings in the technology, which will be translated by low-cost Indian workers into cheaply priced defence equipment. That is the model to follow," says the official who requested not to be named.
Foreign OEMs deny this, arguing that they would be ready to bring in high-end technology, and to source Indian-built defence equipment for their global supply chains, if only they had more control over the joint venture company.
Indian CEOs counter this with the question: Can you name one foreign OEM that has willingly transferred technology to India? They point out that 72 multinational corporations employ two lakh Indian engineers in research and development (R&D) centres in places like Bangalore, Hyderabad and Pune. Yet none of the technology that they have developed is available to India.
The question at the heart of the FDI dilemma is: Should the government regard the defence industry as just another avenue for creating manufacturing jobs? Or should the government nurture a defence industry as a national strategic objective. A government focused on job creation might not be inclined to treat defence as a special sphere.